President Ryken

Dr. Philip Graham Ryken ’88 is the eighth president of Wheaton College and has served in that capacity since 2010.

A Wheaton native and the son of longtime professor Dr. Leland Ryken and Mary Graham Ryken, President Ryken attended Wheaton as an undergraduate, majoring in English literature and philosophy. He met his wife, Lisa, during their first few days at the College, and they were married before their senior year. The Rykens have five children: Josh, Kirsten, Jack, Kathryn, and Karoline.

Dr. Ryken earned a master of divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary and a doctorate in historical theology from the University of Oxford. Dr. Ryken returned from England to join the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia in 1995, preaching there until his appointment at Wheaton.

President Ryken has published more than 30 books, including The Message of Salvation (InterVarsity, 2001), Art for God’s Sake (P&R, 2006), Loving the Way Jesus Loves (Crossway, 2011), and expository commentaries on Exodus, Jeremiah, Luke, and other books of the Bible.

Speaking Ministry

Recent Books

Loving Jesus More

Philip G. Ryken '88, Wheaton College President

(Crossway, 2014)

Do you love Jesus more than your spouse? Your reputation? Your kids? Your health? Your job? Your money? As Christians, we’re called to love Jesus more than anyone or anything else. But do we really do this? Emphasizing that God’s love for us is the source of our love for him, Phil Ryken challenges us to take Jesus’s words seriously and think carefully about where our affections truly lie. Learn more >>

Loving Jesus More is based on a series of chapel talks given by Dr. Ryken. Watch the chapel series >

Christian Worldview: A Student's Guide

Philip G. Ryken '88, Wheaton College President

(Crossway, 2013)

Explains the distinguishing marks of the Christian worldview, helping us to engage thoughtfully with our increasingly pluralistic society. Based on the notion that ideas have consequences, this accessible resource will help you see life’s “big picture” by equipping you with a well-reasoned framework of Christian beliefs and convictions.

Kingdom, Come!

Philip G. Ryken '88, Wheaton College President

(Crossway Books, 2013)

In this world of pain, regret, and brokenness, people regularly wonder about the future. Yet Christians find confidence in one secure truth: Jesus is coming back. Directing readers to this ultimate hope, Dr. Ryken encourages Christians to live each day longing for Christ’s return and anticipating the coming of his kingdom. Read an excerpt >>